Helix Soundbox Upgrade Information Post!

[2013R]

These Dayton audios look pretty nice..

 

[zech912]

Damn, $65-$70 for a set of CDT adapters.. $84 shipped from the only seller on Amazon.. pricey, but they are nice. Might be a better option than buying a $30 piece of HDPE and making my own.. cuz its nice and tapered, and perfect fit.

I would de-pin the stock speaker connector, just wrap wires around it for new speaker. then i could re-pin the stock connector later when i return it to stock.

yes, that was the judgment I made, can buy cheaper and in fact I did buy some plastic ones first, but when I received these I realized they are worth every cent, they are artwork, a solid and perfect foundation. also worth doing, a Dynaxorb or Soundskin absorb pad behind the speaker. i could hear an audible difference between the two sides when I did just driver's side first.

 

[flipflp]

FYI I went through this post and added "helpful" posts from these now 17 pages:

https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/inde...-upgrade-information-post.346458/post-7060707
The last link in that post is the $30 ABS adapters that I bought. Can't speak on how well the work, but if the CDTs are out of budget that is another option and can be optioned for 5.25" and 6.5".

 

[2013R]

FYI I went through this post and added "helpful" posts from these now 17 pages:

https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/inde...-upgrade-information-post.346458/post-7060707
The last link in that post is the $30 ABS adapters that I bought. Can't speak on how well the work, but if the CDTs are out of budget that is another option and can be optioned for 5.25" and 6.5".

naw ill save for the good ones. and these sweet Daytons. Bigger than the first set i looked at. but im not in a hurry, i spent too much money recently. ill look forward to it in the future.

(PS, i saw these $10 cheaper on parts express)

 

[polo8043]

Can someone provide a new version of the programming code (updated!)?
I need is the 85_2.0 programming code.

 

[2013R]

I'm loving my Helix system now, took me a while to warm up to it. I made a longer video about my thoughts on it a few days ago. I also tested programs 13 and 97 compared to my 57. In the end, I stayed with my "57". Next step is either upgrade to the expensive PP62 amp, or do some speakers first, then the fancy amp later. As long as my source is clean, this system sounds killer.

 

[Strange Mud]

Good....I know you know but sound improvement is a vicious cycle....upgrade spkrs and you need better source. Upgrade that and you now want a new amp. I'm glad I know when to stop (esp in cars). More thoughts...there was a break in period as the flex parts gets used to moving and it really gets somewhat stiff/quiet in real cold weather. Doubtful VA will get that cold but a heads up.

Mud

 

[2013R]

Sort of related to this topic.. but there is a large volume difference between my SIRIUS/XM and my SD Card. However, I don't think one of those input adjusters will work for my SD card. I think they are "aux" and "bluetooth"... that doesnt matter anyway, as the SD card is really the perfect volume.. and when i switch to SIRIUS/XM for short periods, the volume has to be turned down. Nothing you can do about it?

I am still planning on buying a PP62 amp and some new front speakers for 2020, but I havent even started paying off my Helix yet. Yes, it went on a card, cuz i couldnt pass up $325 shipped.. (after the rebate which is on the way)

 

[Strange Mud]

I find SD card volume low and the radio perfect.

 

[Louiekaps]

Sort of related to this topic.. but there is a large volume difference between my SIRIUS/XM and my SD Card. However, I don't think one of those input adjusters will work for my SD card. I think they are "aux" and "bluetooth"... that doesnt matter anyway, as the SD card is really the perfect volume.. and when i switch to SIRIUS/XM for short periods, the volume has to be turned down. Nothing you can do about it?

I am still planning on buying a PP62 amp and some new front speakers for 2020, but I havent even started paying off my Helix yet. Yes, it went on a card, cuz i couldnt pass up $325 shipped.. (after the rebate which is on the way)

I recently installed a helix and did a mib2 swap at the same time. I have noticed this and it is bugging me. I thought it was with the mib2 but maybe it’s from the helix?

 

[2013R]

I recently installed a helix and did a mib2 swap at the same time. I have noticed this and it is bugging me. I thought it was with the mib2 but maybe it’s from the helix?

i think its just the MIB to be honest. It was the same way before.. The radio is just over boosted. the SD card is correct.

 

[Strange Mud]

I noticed mine b4 adding Helix

 

[zech912]

I am still planning on buying a PP62 amp and some new front speakers for 2020, but I havent even started paying off my Helix yet. Yes, it went on a card, cuz i couldnt pass up $325 shipped.. (after the rebate which is on the way)

So the PP62 will replace the Helix DSP/amp? or it will be combined into the system? not knowing anything about it, but looking at the Crutchfield listing, the specs are not that different than the one that comes with the Helix sub, are they?

 

[2013R]

So the PP62 will replace the Helix DSP/amp? or it will be combined into the system? not knowing anything about it, but looking at the Crutchfield listing, the specs are not that different than the one that comes with the Helix sub, are they?

yes the PP62 replaces the Helix amp. direct swap. the specs are the same. what you gain is complete control of the DSP. choosing your own crossover points, levels, everything. not at the top of my list though, i'd prob do my speakers first.

 

[zech912]

yes the PP62 replaces the Helix amp. direct swap. the specs are the same. what you gain is complete control of the DSP. choosing your own crossover points, levels, everything. not at the top of my list though, i'd prob do my speakers first.

that is pretty cool. I can indeed understand why one would want to have control of the dsp.